RealtimeBoard
Description
RealtimeBoard is a virtual whiteboard and remote collaboration tool that allows users to create dynamic visual displays. Boards are updated in real time as collaborators use the tool synchronously or asynchronously. It provides a workspace to create concepts, explore ideas, collect feedback, or to present information.
RealtimeBoard is a virtual whiteboard and remote collaboration tool that allows users to create dynamic visual displays. Boards are updated in real time as collaborators use the tool synchronously or asynchronously. It provides a workspace to create concepts, explore ideas, collect feedback, or to present information.
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Justification for Using this Tool
Justification 1 - Collaborative Learning
Justification 1 - Collaborative Learning
- Collaborative learning facilitates mutual engagement of learners, co-construction of knowledge, and activates higher order thinking skills
- Social constructivists assert that learning is a social process and meaningful learning occurs when learners are engaged in social activities
- Research shows that a collaborative online learning environment helps to build a learner’s social presence and has potential to improve individual learning
Strategies for Use
Strategy 1 – Providing Feedback through Comments
Strategy 1 – Providing Feedback through Comments
- RealtimeBoard can be used to provide feedback on students’ work through the easy to use comment feature.
Strategy 2 – Brainstorming Sessions
- RealtimeBoard can be used as a workspace for brainstorming on small group projects.
Helpful Resources
Resource 1 – Creating a Paperless Classroom
Resource 1 – Creating a Paperless Classroom
- This blog post describes how Tim Jefferis incorporates RealtimeBoard into his Geography lessons. Learn how his students post their homework on the same board.
- This resource teaches you how to embed a board into your blog or website without sending invitations. All the changes you make to the board will be reflected in the embedded window.
- This resource helps you apply for a free educational account to use with your students. The educational account offers access to extended features and add up to 30 participants to work on an unlimited number of boards.
References
Beaumie, Kim. (2012). Social Constructivism. In Orey, M. (Ed.), Emerging Perspectives on Learning, Teaching, and Technology. Global Text. Retrieved
from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ841568.pdf
Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-Learning and the science of instruction (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Phieffer.
Vuopala, E., Hyvonen, P., Jarvela, S. (2016). Interaction forms in successful collaborative learning in virtual learning environments. Active Learning in
Higher Education, 17(1), 25-38. http://doi.org/10.1177/1469787415616730
Beaumie, Kim. (2012). Social Constructivism. In Orey, M. (Ed.), Emerging Perspectives on Learning, Teaching, and Technology. Global Text. Retrieved
from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ841568.pdf
Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-Learning and the science of instruction (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Phieffer.
Vuopala, E., Hyvonen, P., Jarvela, S. (2016). Interaction forms in successful collaborative learning in virtual learning environments. Active Learning in
Higher Education, 17(1), 25-38. http://doi.org/10.1177/1469787415616730